[Toys] Hasbro unveils #ForceFriday action figures

If you made it to your local store this morning, chances are the toy aisles are filled with Star Wars merchandise. It’s all part of the big unveiling/merchandising move by Disney to promote the crap out of the upcoming Star Wars movie. Hasbro has announced all of the action figures you can pick up today, and there are more than a few surprises on the list.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Action Figures and Vehicles
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is nearly here, and Hasbro has an out-of-this-world line of toys to showcase the brand-new characters and vehicles from the film. New characters such as REY, FINN, KYLO REN, POE DAMERON and CAPTAIN PHASMA will be represented alongside beloved characters from the classic films and STAR WARS REBELS in a wide-ranging line featuring innovative new action figures, vehicles and role-play toys, as well as cutting-edge interactive toys.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS BUILD-A-WEAPON 3.75-Inch Figure Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Choose your side in the battle between the RESISTANCE and the FIRST ORDER! Each 3.75-inch STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS BUILD-A-WEAPON action figure features five points of articulation and comes with a standard weapon accessory as well as a second custom weapon accessory. Custom weapon accessories can be combined together with the custom weapons of the other three figures in their Mission Theme group to form a larger weapon! Characters include heroes and villains from Star Wars: The Force Awakens such as REY (Jakku), FINN (Jakku), KYLO REN, POE DAMERON and CAPTAIN PHASMA, as well as characters from the classic films such as LUKE SKYWALKER and DARTH VADER and Star Wars Rebels characters such as KANAN JARRUS, EZRA BRIDGER and THE INQUISITOR. There are four Mission Theme groups to choose from, each featuring four figures. Each figure sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ARMOR UP 3.75-Inch Figure Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Choose your side in the battle between the RESISTANCE and the FIRST ORDER! Each 3.75-inch STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ARMOR UP action figure features five points of articulation and comes with a standard weapon accessory as well as a customized snap-on armor upgrade. Characters include heroes and villains from Star Wars: The Force Awakens such as FINN (Starkiller Base), POE DAMERON, KYLO REN and CHEWBACCA, as well as characters from the classic films such as LUKE SKYWALKER and BOBA FETT. Each sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS 12” Figure Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The battle to restore order to the galaxy just got bigger! Each 12-inch scale Star Wars: The Force Awakens 12” figure features five points of articulation and an accessory. Choose from heroes and villains from Star Wars: The Force Awakens such as FINN, KYLO REN, FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, FIRST ORDER TIE PILOT and REY (Jakku). The series also includes the iconic villain DARTH VADER from the classic STAR WARS films! Each sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS POE DAMERON’S X-WING Vehicle (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Battle the First Order head on in POE DAMERON’S X-WING! Lead Black Squadron into battle with this starfighter equipped with a projectile cannon, opening and closing wings and an exclusive 3.75-inch special edition POE DAMERON figure.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS BATTLE ACTION MILLENNIUM FALCON (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $139.99 /Available: Fall 2015)
The fastest ship in the galaxy returns for STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS with Hasbro’s most innovative and action-packed STAR WARS vehicle! The new BATTLE ACTION MILLENNIUM FALCON opens into a playset for your 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS figures and features a pop-up blaster that fires NERF ELITE darts, a turbolaser turret, light-up LED cannons, hyperdrive sound effects, as well as a playset area featuring a holochess board and smuggling compartment! Also includes exclusive CHEWBACCA, FINN and BB-8 3.75-inch figures. Requires two AA batteries, not included. Other figures sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS KYLO REN ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABER (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The power of the dark side is strong with the KYLO REN DELUXE LIGHTSABER! The weapon of choice for the treacherous new villain in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this lightsaber combines with other components from the BLADEBUILDERS system (each sold separately) to create incredible new lightsaber combinations. Features lights, sounds and a BLADEBUILDERS connector. Requires two AA batteries, included.

CHEWBACCA ELECTRONIC MASK (Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Strike fear into the heart of scum and villainy across the galaxy with the first-ever CHEWBACCA ELECTRONIC MASK! This cool electronic mask transforms you into everyone’s favorite WOOKIEE. Move your mouth while wearing it to activate a variety of authentic WOOKIEE growls and howls to scare off every STORMTROOPER in sight! Open your mouth slightly for a light roar, then open it wider to make your WOOKIEE roar even louder. Requires two AAA batteries, included.

STAR WARS NERF FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER DELUXE BLASTER (Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The fight to restore order to the galaxy comes home with the first-ever STAR WARS NERF blasters! Battle against the Resistance with this blaster that comes with a 12-dart clip, slam-fire action, removable sight, detachable stock and twelve NERF darts that fire up to 65 feet!

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Integrated Play

FURBACCA (Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/Available: Fall 2015)
HASBRO is bringing FURBY to the world of STAR WARS with FURBACCA! This fully integrated toy and app makes WOOKIEE sounds like CHEWBACCA, hums STAR WARS theme songs, and plays virtual activities! FURBACCA takes kids into a STAR WARS themed digital world via their mobile device as they explore the galaxy and collect virtual STAR WARS FURBY FURBLINGS. The FURBACCA companion app will be available for download in the App Store and Google Play in Fall 2015. The FURBACCA companion app is not required for FURBACCA play. Includes bandolier accessory. Requires four “AA” batteries, not included.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES Action Figures
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES – the fan-favorite toy line for the ultimate STAR WARS fan and collector – returns in 2015 with new highly-articulated, premium 6-inch figures based on the characters and vehicles from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Hasbro is also thrilled to introduce its biggest vehicle ever for STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES, with the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FIRST ORDER SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER 6-Inch Scale Vehicle!

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES 6-Inch Figure Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The most anticipated film of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes to life with STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed. Characters include FINN (JAKKU), REY (JAKKU) with BB-8, KYLO REN, CAPTAIN PHASMA, FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER, CHEWBACCA, POE DAMERON, CONSTABLE ZUVIO, FIRST ORDER SNOWTROOPER and more. Each sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FIRST ORDER SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER 6-Inch Scale Vehicle (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $169.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The largest vehicle ever produced by Hasbro for STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES, this incredibly detailed Star Wars: The Force Awakens vehicle features movie-accurate wings and cockpit! The FIRST ORDER SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER is scaled to the 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES figures and comes with an exclusive 6-inch FIRST ORDER TIE FIGHTER PILOT ELITE to steer the starfighter into battle. Cockpit can seat two 6-inch scale figures. Other figures sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TITANIUM and Role-Play Items
All new in 2015, Hasbro is expanding to die-cast vehicles with STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TITANIUM SERIES, which feature premium vehicles based on STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, as well as the classic films. Also, the fan-favorite FORCE FX LIGHTSABERS officially become part of STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES, featuring amazingly detailed adult collectible LIGHTSABER replicas.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TITANIUM SERIES Vehicle Assortment (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $4.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Assemble your own fleet of STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES TITANIUM SERIES premium vehicles based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the classic films. These collectible vehicles include the MILLENNIUM FALCON, KYLO REN’S COMMAND SHUTTLE, X-WING, DARTH VADER’S TIE ADVANCED, FIRST ORDER SPECIAL FORCES TIE FIGHTER, STAR DESTROYER FINALIZER, REY’S SPEEDER BIKE (JAKKU), LUKE’S LANDSPEEDER and more! Each pack includes one vehicle and one collector stand. Each sold separately.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FORCE FX LIGHTSABERS (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $149.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Wield the power of your favorite STAR WARS characters with these amazingly detailed adult collectible LIGHTSABER replicas. Power up your “weapon” to see the glowing light effects, then move it to hear sensor-controlled sound effects — power up, idle hum, clash and power down — digitally recorded from the films. Each STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FORCE FX LIGHTSABER features a durable metal hilt for the greatest possible film accuracy. Choose from LUKE SKYWALKER (Episode V), YODA (Episode II), and DARTH VADER (Episode V). Includes specially designed display base. Each sold separately. Requires three AA batteries for LUKE SKYWALKER and DARTH VADER LIGHTSABERS and three AAA batteries for the YODA LIGHTSABER, not included.

STAR WARS MICRO MACHINES

Micro Machines – the dramatically detailed and colossally collectible miniature motorcade – are back in a huge way! Hasbro is releasing a brand-new series of micro vehicles and playsets based on the Star Wars universe. Get ready to hold the fate of the galaxy in the palm of your hand!

STAR WARS MICRO MACHINES MILLENNIUM FALCON Playset (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The fate of the galaxy fits in the palm of your hand with these all-new STAR WARS MICRO MACHINES playsets! What appears to be the iconic MILLENNIUM FALCON opens to become a desert planet playset, as the MILLENNIUM FALCON fends off a FIRST ORDER FLAMETROOPER. Playset comes with one microfigure and one Micro Machines vehicle, complete with a spinning flight feature!

STAR WARS MICRO MACHINES FIRST ORDER STAR DESTROYER Playset (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The fate of the galaxy fits in the palm of your hand with these all-new STAR WARS MICRO MACHINES playsets! What appears to be the evil KYLO REN’S flagship the FIRST ORDER STAR DESTROYER opens to become a battleground playset, as POE DAMERON’S X-WING FIGHTER faces off with a BATTLE-DAMAGED FIRST ORDER TIE FIGHTER, while FINN battles KYLO REN. The playset comes with two microfigures and two Micro Machines vehicles, as well as a firing missile and simulated flight!

STAR WARS HERO MASHERS Action Figures

Mash up your hero! Hasbro’s STAR WARS HERO MASHERS feature your favorite STAR WARS Heroes and Villains with interchangeable parts and accessories, so kids can create their ultimate hero. What if DARTH VADER had the hairy arms of CHEWBACCA, or JAR JAR BINKS was armed with the bounty-hunting gear of BOBA FETT? With more than 25 unique STAR WARS HERO MASHERS characters planned for 2015, there’s tons of ways to mash each individual figure!

STAR WARS HERO MASHERS Action Figures Assortment (Ages 4 years & up /Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Mash up your hero! Hasbro’s STAR WARS HERO MASHERS feature your favorite STAR WARS heroes and villains with interchangeable parts and accessories, so kids can create their ultimate figure. Would a hero with DARTH VADER’s body and KIT FISTO’s head have a green, blue or red LIGHTSABER? With STAR WARS HERO MASHERS, the possibilities are colossal for you to create the ultimate figure! 12 figures will be available in this assortment in 2015, featuring favorite STAR WARS characters like ANAKIN SKYWALKER, STORMTROOPER, CHEWBACCA and characters from STAR WARS REBELS like KANAN JARRUS and the INQUISITOR. Each figure is sold separately and comes with an accessory.

STAR WARS HERO MASHERS Speeder Assortment (Ages 4 years & up /Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Mash up your hero! Hasbro’s STAR WARS HERO MASHERS feature your favorite STAR WARS heroes and villains with interchangeable parts and accessories, so kids can create their ultimate figure. Each STAR WARS HERO MASHERS Speeder Assortment features a HERO MASHERS figure and comes with a Speeder vehicle that they can ride! You can use the included projectile launcher to customize your Speeder vehicle. With STAR WARS HERO MASHERS, the possibilities are colossal for you to create the ultimate figure! ANAKIN SKYWALKER WITH SPEEDER and DARTH MAUL WITH SPEEDER are each sold separately.

Interestingly, I was surprised at the number of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader action figures making their appearance today. I was also surprised, that even in our small corner of the world, that many of the items had already sold out by 8:00 this morning. If you are looking for Star Wars: Monopoly, you’ll be happy to know there were still hundreds of copies of the board game still available.

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